Too late to want me Alpha
The silver platter in my hands suddenly felt as heavy as lead.
Magnus’s sharp, yellow eyes scanned the room, bypassing the warriors, the elders, and the high-ranking members, until they locked directly onto me. "Chloe Ravenwood. Step forward."
Whispers erupted like a swarm of angry hornets. Hundreds of heads turned toward me. I saw disgust, mockery, and pity in their eyes. The weight of their collective gazes pressed down on me, making my knees buckle, but I had no choice. I set the heavy tray down on a nearby table with a loud clink and dragged my feet toward the dais.